Ahhhh…the joys of picking out a wallpaper pattern. I remember spending countless hours on Wallpaper Direct’s website many years ago; there were so many choices I became obsessed! It was so much fun to peruse the whimsical patterns I needed for my pirate basement (I blame it on my husband), then something more feminine for my pink tiled bathroom. I must have spent a full week revisiting my list of f ... View Post

This week and next, I’ll be talking about one of our favorite design topics: wallpaper. And considering my history with wallpaper having had everything from thick, gold wallpaper with pirate maps and vintage 70’s “John Denver album cover look alike” wall murals, to cute, cartoon people shopping the streets of Paris (which I picked out for my bathroom…no judgement, ok?) I had no choice but to bring ... View Post

Ok, you got me. A salt hotel? Yes! And the Hotel Palacio del Sal in Bolivia also has probably some of the most dramatic and intriguing interiors I've ever seen.However, the natural landscape which is one of the top wonders of the world, is a big enough draw on its own. The Uyuni salt flats are so dramatic and so picturesque, you'll probably recognize some of the mirror-like photos ... View Post

Our guest post today comes from Dan Field, Shutters DepartmentIndoor Shutters: Why They Work with Any RoomPart of the reason why plantation shutters are such a sought-after addition to the decor of a home is their versatility. Shutters simply look great in almost any room in which they are installed and have so many different applications--whether you’re looking to add an instant touch of s ... View Post

Today, I'd like to welcome back Zoe Price, a talented young blogger from the UK to guest post for us today. Enjoy!
4 Things to Consider Before You Hire a Repair Service for Your Appliance
You own a lot of appliances that you use on a daily basis, and all of that wear and tear could eventually lead to those appliances no longer working optimally. When it is time to hire a repair service, there ... View Post

I found myself in a graveyard today. I honestly don’t know how I knew I was meant to go there on this very day, Memorial Day 2018, but my seemingly normal 3 mile walk around the park turned into much more of a thought provoking experience than I expected.It wasn’t the lines of tiny, plastic American flags lining the driveway, because honestly, there weren’t many. And it wasn’t my usual, morbid ... View Post